2016 BMW X1 is the newer version with some differences, such as the model year, starting price, and horsepower.. First of all, there is a $3,900 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 BMW X1, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2014 BMW X1. And finally, the 2016 X1 produces fewer horsepower than the 2014 X1. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.